Site Demand Manager

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Site Demand Manager in Cambridge. This role involves leading demand planning activities, managing a small team, and driving improvements in forecasting accuracy within a major manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and substantial experience in supply chain. A hybrid working model is offered along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial supply chain experience across forecasting, planning, or inbound supply.
• Experienced people manager with proven leadership skills.
• Adaptable and collaborative, confident in delivering change.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning activities across multiple divisions.
• Manage a small team of 3 and drive improvements in forecasting accuracy.
• Full ownership of forecasting across multiple customer divisions.

Skills

Forecasting

Production planning

Leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Excel skills

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (D365 preferred)

Power BI

Job description

Site Demand Manager – Cambridge

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000. Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible hours, benefits package. Work schedule: Monday‑Friday: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Are you interested in joining a market‑leading manufacturer within a modern, fast‑paced environment where you can directly influence forecasting performance and operational efficiency?

Due to ongoing business growth and evolving operational needs, we are looking to recruit a Site Demand Manager to work within our busy Supply Chain function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Demand Manager to join a UK powerhouse, a major force in their industry who can adapt someone's career due to unlimited training being available.

You will lead demand planning activities across multiple divisions, manage a small team of 3 and drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, stock flow, and supply chain processes. This newly advertised role offers genuine autonomy, long‑term career progression, and the chance to make a significant impact within a growing organisation.

The ideal candidate will have substantial supply chain experience across forecasting, planning or inbound supply, combined with strong leadership capability. You should be confident in influencing stakeholders, driving change, and implementing process improvements in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

For further details, please click apply – REF 4719.

The Role

• Site Demand Manager within a leading manufacturer
• Leading a small team and improving demand planning processes
• Full ownership of forecasting across multiple customer divisions
• Working from a single site (static), Monday‑Friday and having a hybrid working model

The Candidate

• Strong background in forecasting, production planning, buying, or inbound supply
• Experienced people manager with proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (D365 preferred) and Power BI
• Excellent Excel skills and commercial awareness
• Adaptable, collaborative, and confident in delivering change

elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.